Criminal Law and Procedure [Hardcover]

John M. Scheb (Author), John M. Scheb II (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0495809810 | ISBN-13: 978-0495809814 | Publication Date: January 1, 2010 | Edition: 7th

CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE is an effective resource for learning all substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law. This practical, up-to-date text features important updates to criminal laws and statutes in the post 9-11 world, including white-collar crime, cybercrime, identity theft, new sentencing guidelines, and much more.

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About the Author

John M. Scheb served as a municipal judge in Sarasota, Florida, from 1957 to 1959. From 1959 to 1970, he served as City Attorney for the city of Sarasota. In 1974 he was appointed to the Florida District Court of Appeal, second district, a position he held until his retirement in 1992. As an appellate judge, Scheb authored numerous opinions on a wide range of legal issues, and he published articles in "Judicature," the "Stetson Law Review," and the "Tennessee Law Review." He is also co-author of FLORIDA APPELLATE PRACTICE and ADVOCACY,4th Edition (2005) , with Raymond T. Elligett, and AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM (2002), with John M. Scheb II. Until Judge Scheb served as a Senior Judge for the Florida Court System and Distinguished Professorial Lecturer at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, where he now is a Distinguished Professorial Lecturer, emeritus. He holds the B.A. from Florida Southern College, the J.D. from the University of Florida, and the LL.M. from the University of Virginia.

John M. Scheb II is Professor of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1982. Professor Scheb has authored or co-authored numerous articles in professional journals, including the JOURNAL OF POLITICS, AMERICAN POLITICS QUARTERLY, POLITICAL RESEARCH QUARTERLY, LAW AND POLICY, JUDICATURE, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW, SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, POLITICAL BEHAVIOR, SOUTHEASTERN POLITICAL REIVEW, and the following textbooks: AMERICAN CONSITUTIONAL LAW: ESSAYS AND CASES (1988), with Otis H. Stephens, Jr.; CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, 4TH EDITION (2002), with Judge John M. Scheb; AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: POLITICS AND POLITICAL CULTURE (1995), with William Lyons and Lilliard E. Richardson Jr., GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN TENNESSEE (2001), with William Lyons and Billy Stair, and AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM (2002), also with Judge John M. Scheb. Professor Scheb teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in American government and public law for the UT Department of Political Science. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 758 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 7th edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495809810
• ISBN-13: 978-0495809814
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a criminal justice major, this book is a must!!!, November 19, 2004

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K. Vitiello "kurves" (Mass) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Criminal Law and Procedure (Hardcover)

This book is excellent in explaining concepts of criminal law. It is extremely detailed in the Penal Code and the justice system statues. It has
an excellent reference section in the back of the book. It provides definitions and a glossary. This book breaks up the sections of criminal law to give you individual overviews of each topic. Very detailed. Excellent BOOK!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Older edition, but still good!, June 24, 2008

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Herbal Answer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Criminal Law and Procedure (with InfoTrac) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my crim law class, and when it arrived, I noticed I had accidentally bought this older 4th edition.(The latest and greatest 6th edition IS available from Amazon)

I still used it all semester because I was too lazy to return it, and my laziness was rewarded. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this 4th edition is pretty much the same book as the latest edition.
Compared to my classmate's 6th edition, there appears to be no differences in the material covered, and the only difference appeared to be the page numbering. For example, the material found on pg 200 would be found on 196, or vice versa. However, no material seems to be missing from the 4th edition. The chapter numbers and their corresponding subjects are consistent as well.

The book itself is overall a good textbook. I found it pretty easy to understand, and organized well. I liked the index of cases in the back, which was useful while writing papers.

If you need this book and want to save some cash, I highly recommend getting this edition. If you have an anal professor or have a need for the latest and greatest, check out the 6th edition instead.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition!, September 13, 2011

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CJMajor25 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Criminal Law and Procedure (Hardcover)

I received this text in great condition, and was able to sell it back. I was definitely satisfied with my purchase!